Politics

Oyebanji denies plans to join ADC

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dismissed a report claiming he alongside some leaders and officeholders in the state was being led to the African Democratic Congress by the immediate past Governor Kayode Fayemi. Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the report as false and misleading, further describing it as “nothing but another…

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Bwala dismisses chances of Atiku, Obi to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu , says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may not have been destined to become the President of Nigeria. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Bwala said “There is my former principal who believes that he is going to win,” He dismissed the chances of Atiku and…

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2027: Majority of coalition leaders have failed Nigerians before – YPP Chairman 

The National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Bishop Amakiri, has said the coalition leaders lack the moral authority to offer meaningful political change. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Amakiri said that the majority of coalition leaders have failed Nigerians in the past. He described the coalition as a recycled group of political elite whose…

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Senator Ojudu lambasts Oyegun over defection to ADC, cites legacy of poor leadership in APC

By Kunle Sanni – Former Presidential Adviser and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Babafemi Ojudu, has criticised former APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, over his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an open letter titled “A Time for Reflection,” Ojudu accused Oyegun of contributing to the APC’s internal failures while attempting to rebrand himself without taking…

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I’ll contest for president in 2027, says Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi says he will contest for the office of the President in 2027, dismissing rumours that he will be running mate for Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  In an Interview with Channels TV on Sunday evening, Obi said “I’m going to contest for the President of the…

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‘No action without full judgment’ – Senate insists on Akpoti-Uduaghan case

The Senate has said it will not take action on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until it receives the certified true copy (CTC) of the federal high court judgment delivered on July 4. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu, in a statement on Sunday, said the complete judgment was not read in open court, according to legal representatives present at the…

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‘I never met Abacha’ — Peter Obi denies alleged ties to military regime

By Kunle Sanni – Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied claims that he worked with the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha, describing the allegation as false and misleading. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Sunday, Obi gave a brief but firm rebuttal, stating, “I’ve never met Abacha in…

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LASIEC publishes election notice ahead July 12 polls

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued notice of election ahead of the July 12 council polls in the State. A statement posted on its facebook page and signed by its Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), disclosed that the election for chairmanship position would hold in 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas. It added that…

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Oyo PDP chieftain Seun Adelore resigns from party

By Adejayan Gbenga – The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Seun Adelore, has formally resigned from the ruling party, citing internal injustice, lack of reward for loyalty, and a departure from democratic ideals. In a resignation letter obtained by Western Post on Sunday in Ibadan, Adelore—a known ally…

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APM rejects coalition, accuses Aregbesola of ruining Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has rejected the emerging political coalition led by some former and current political leaders, questioning the credibility of those involved. In a statement issued on Sunday, the APM State Chairman, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, specifically criticised former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, accusing him of leaving…

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